Sorry to learn about your Herpes Simplex Virus. Years ago this news might have been ill-received but now that we all know they just threw the word Herpes in there to frighten the dogmeat out of us and make us rush to the doctor for expensive medicine, it's easier to accept. Just go to your local CVS or Duane Reed drug store and get some Abreva. Put it on the affected area three times a day and keep it on through the night and that puppy will dry up in exactly three days. It wouldn't hurt to pray too since you have connections. As to your speech, don't worry, they'll all be looking at your baubles and robes anyway. Trust me on this.